Interestingly Different

Interestingly Different is a gift and homeware shop which sources and sells products created, designed or packaged by adults with learning disabilities or facing other life challenges.

We work alongside our parent organisation Nickel Support, who work with over 100 trainees with learning disabilities and/or autism. The unique concept of the Interestingly Different project ensures that our trainees get the opportunity to showcase their skills in a supported environment which works for them. Some of the trainees are gaining valuable employment and retail skills, whilst we continue to work on the number of trainees who are in paid employment with us.

As well as working directly in store, many trainees work on our production side, creating our beautifully upcycled products and delicious preserves.  We are proud and humbled everyday when we see our trainees flourish and grow.